50-year-old Tommy John surgery advances baseball players' careers, initially pioneered by Dr. Frank Jobe in 1974.
50 years after Tommy John surgery's introduction, it remains a game-changer for baseball players. Once a career-ending injury, the procedure has now prolonged and saved numerous careers. Increasingly, it is also being used for overhead athletes in other sports. Pioneered by Dr. Frank Jobe in 1974, the surgery has enabled players like Shohei Ohtani, Justin Verlander, and Bryce Harper to continue playing at high levels.
March 13, 2024
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